{"id":4469,"date":"2024-02-01T19:12:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T19:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/?p=4469"},"modified":"2024-02-02T21:37:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:37:35","slug":"francisco-fuentes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/francisco-fuentes\/","title":{"rendered":"Francisco Fuentes: everyone’s friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-81px|||||” custom_padding=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]”I’ve got you the latest”. That’s what Francisco Fuentes<\/strong> used to say to his colleagues every time he came on shift, accompanied by “I had to go back to work, I didn’t win the lottery”. And that was his trademark: to cheer up with his humor whoever was near him. <\/p>\n

These are some of the many impressions left by our Operating Technician and Mechanic, who passed away on January 23<\/strong>, at the age of 66.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-6.02.50-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 6.02.50 PM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]”What I remember the most was his good humor when working together and always joking around to make the day more enjoyable,” says David Guzm\u00e1n, our Mechanical Technician I<\/strong>. “Beyond being colleagues, he became a friend,” he adds.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”143.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-6.02.49-PM-1-e1706814711612.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 6.02.49 PM (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-6.02.54-PM-1-e1706814611904.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 6.02.54 PM (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-6.02.54-PM-e1706814665498.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 6.02.54 PM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”143.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-6.02.54-PM-2.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 6.02.54 PM (2)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”left” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]”Panchito” used to surprise his colleagues with his manual torque wrench punching technique. But what most distinguished him above the rest was his simplicity, kindness and respect for everyone.<\/p>\n

“You could share both happy and difficult moments with him,” recalls Fabiola Cruzat, who was his supervisor<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

He was contagious because of his good character and ease with people, as well as his dedication: “He was always willing to help, to work as part of a team. He was one of the first to go out to shovel snow when necessary. Whatever had to be done, he did it,” says Fabiola. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”191.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”left” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The willingness to lend a hand to anyone who needed it was also a part of him: “In 2011 he welcomed me on shift, and from the day I met him I knew what an excellent person he was. He gave me the necessary confidence to start my work and that marked me a lot,” recalls Alexi Villanueva, our Antenna Operator and Technician<\/strong>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sol-inti.jpg” title_text=”sol inti” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”143.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-30-at-10.51.48-AM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-30 at 10.51.48 AM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”left” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Francisco left his mark on many people during his more than 14 years at ALMA<\/strong>, passing through AIV and then ADE. That is why 13 members of our staff, plus some contractors and former colleagues wanted to accompany his family at his funeral in Vallenar. <\/p>\n

“We were able to talk with his family about how Francisco spent his time at ALMA, his contributions and various stories from the construction period until now. They were very proud that Panchito was part of the big ALMA family,” said Norikazu Mizuno, our Deputy Director of Operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“We will always have the best memory of Panchito. He left a personal mark on every colleague with whom he shared his time, and each one of us will cherish that forever. RIP”, Alexi concluded.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”143.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-1.37.36-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 1.37.36 PM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-1.37.27-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 1.37.27 PM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-31-at-1.37.07-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-01-31 at 1.37.07 PM” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”203.3px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]On behalf of all of ALMA we send our love and condolences to Panchito’s closest colleagues, who now see us from the stars.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#153772″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Click on the pictures to see more images. We thank Juan Carlos Rojas for his images and Fabiola Cruzat, Alexi Villanueva and David Guzm\u00e1n for sharing them.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”4477,4478,4479,4480,4481,4482,4483,4484,4485,4486,4487,4488,4489,4490,4491,4492,4493,4494,4495,4496,4497,4498,4499,4500,4501,4502,4503,4504,4505,4506,4507,4508,4509″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#E09900″ text_font_size=”20px” text_orientation=”center” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_text_shadow_color=”#E09900″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]IF YOU ENJOYED THIS NEWSLETTER, GIVE IT A “LIKE” AND COMMENT!<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n

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